Doomba

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Doomba is a single player casual simulation game. It was developed by Malachi Franson and was released on August 27, 2024. It received positive reviews from players.

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to be a roomba on a spaceship? Look no further than DOOMBA! DOOMBA is a sci-fi cleaning simulator adventure made in Unreal Engine 5. Your job? Clean the infected cargo ship and eliminate the source of the infection. Led along by the snarky ship AI, you'll pick up tools and upgrades along the way. Just be careful- In space, no one can hear you clea…

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83%

Audience ScoreBased on 23 reviews

humor3 positive mentions

gameplay2 negative mentions

The game features cute art assets and a humorous premise, making it an entertaining experience.
It's a short but enjoyable game that can be fun for about 20-30 minutes, especially for fans of cleaning simulators.
For a free game and a student project, it shows potential and has some funny moments, particularly with the character interactions.

The gameplay can be frustrating due to clunky controls, especially with mouse and keyboard, and the AI can be unhelpful.
The game lacks depth and polish, with issues like poor pathfinding for characters and a lack of graphic settings.
While the humor is intended to be funny, many players found it cringe-worthy and the overall experience lacking in satisfying gameplay.

gameplay
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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67%
The gameplay primarily involves roaming and performing cleaning tasks, such as vacuuming and wiping surfaces, but many users find it unsatisfying and lacking depth. The mechanics feel underdeveloped, and the humor does not resonate well, leading to a generally disappointing experience.
- “Gameplay in general is just you roaming around, vacuuming the floor and cleaning windows or walls.”
- “The way dirt disappears is quite a 'the developers barely cared about the main mechanic of their game' moment.”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game is reportedly optimized for controller use, but players have found the mouse and keyboard controls to be clunky and less responsive.
- “The game is well-optimized for controllers, providing a smooth and responsive experience.”
- “I appreciate the optimization efforts, as they significantly enhance gameplay performance.”
- “The optimization allows for seamless transitions and reduces lag, making for a more enjoyable experience.”
- “The game is supposedly optimized for controllers, but I can confirm it's very clunky with mouse and keyboard.”
- “Performance issues are rampant, making the game feel sluggish and unresponsive.”
- “Despite the claims of optimization, I frequently experience frame drops and stuttering during gameplay.”
story
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story aspect of the game is seen as a mixed bag; while some players appreciate the engaging characters and the integration of narrative within the simulation, others feel that the plot is underdeveloped and often overshadowed by distracting remarks, detracting from the overall experience.
- “I like that it's a sim with some story to it, and the two characters are fun to listen to.”
- “And then the way the plot unfolds is filled with pain.”
- “The way the plot unfolds is just painful.”
- “The story lacks depth and fails to engage the player.”
- “Character motivations are unclear, making it hard to connect with the narrative.”
humor
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is hit or miss; while some players find it satisfying and amusing, particularly enjoying specific voice lines, others describe it as cringe-worthy and not effectively integrated into the gameplay. Overall, it offers a mixed experience in terms of comedic value.
- “Satisfying and funny way to spend 22 minutes.”
- “On a side note, the rumba voice line made me laugh.”
graphics
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics are generally considered acceptable, but the lack of adjustable settings in the user interface means the game runs at maximum graphics by default, which may not suit all players.
- “No graphic setting in the UI, and this game just blasts it to maximum.”
music
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The music in the game evolves throughout, which some players appreciate; however, the overall selection has received mixed reviews, with some users expressing dissatisfaction with the choices made.